Manifestations:

"The era of procrastination, of half--measures, of soothing and baffling expedients, of delays, is coming to a close. In its place we are entering a period of consequences." Winston Churchill

Some of these events are direct results of the widespread and long-term trend toward the warmer global temperatures of a changing climate. (The following is not an all encompassing list.)

1 We’ve experienced record warmth in our regions with a century-long warming trend (1901-1996). Frequent and severe heat waves lead to increases in heat-related illness and death, especially in urban areas and among the elderly, the young, the ill, and the poor. 2005 ranked as the hottest year.

2 Ocean warming, sea-level rise and coastal flooding: Glaciers continue to shrink, summer water flows will drop sharply, disrupting an important source of water. By the year 2030 Glacier National Park will have no glaciers left.

3 Arctic and Antarctic warming: Reduced sea ice and ice shelves, changes in snowfall, and pest infestations have affected native plants and animals that provide food and resources to many people in parts of Canada, Alaska, Siberia, and the Antarctic. In fact, 4,000,000 Square miles of the Arctic sea ice has melted in the last 30 years (roughly the size of Texas).

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